Cape Town: Senior Utilities Analyst posted by RecruitSmith (PTY) LTD

Main purpose of the role

The Senior Utilities Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate utility consumption tracking, billing, and cost
recovery across FPG properties. The role leverages advanced data analysis, reporting tools, and industry best
practices to optimize utility management, support sustainability initiatives, and provide actionable insights to
the Head of Utilities and management.

Minimum education & qualifications / Experience / Knowledge & Skills / Behavioural competencies

Education /Qualifications
Matric / Grade 12
BCom Degree or Diploma in Chemical or Electrical engineering
Experience 5+ years relevant experience in utilities management within the energy services or
property management sector.
Knowledge and skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Utility management software and smart metering systems.
Electricity, water, and waste management principles in multi-tenanted properties.
Renewable energy systems (solar PV, battery storage) and energy efficiency
concepts.
Financial literacy: utility billing, budgets, cost recovery strategies, Eskom tariffs, and
municipal rates.
Data analytics: ability to interpret complex utility data and produce actionable
insights.
South African municipal regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements.
Behavioural
competencies
Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Stakeholder management and influencing skills (tenants, service providers, internal
teams).
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-focused.
Collaborative, with ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
Drivers license Code B (advantageous)

Key Performance Areas
1. Analyse utility consumption, costs, and billing to ensure accurate allocation to tenants.
2. Validate municipal and tenant invoices and ensure recoveries align with company billing methodologies.
3. Prepare comprehensive reports and dashboards to monitor utility performance, anomalies, and cost
saving opportunities.
4. Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for utilities across the property portfolio.
5. Collaborate with internal teams, tenants, municipalities, and service providers to resolve utility-related
queries.
6. Maintain accurate and organized utility records, including databases and filing systems.
7. Identify and implement process improvements, technology solutions, and energy efficiency initiatives.
8. Stay updated on South African municipal bylaws, tariffs, Eskom electricity structures, and sustainability
regulations.

1. Billing checks and recovery ratios (Invoice management)
Capturing and verifying of council/municipal bills
Verifying billing details and supply meter reading data
Ensuring accurate and timely processing of billing data
Reviewing recovery ratios
Populating of various report per building

2. Data Analysis
Collect, validate, and analyse utility data from tenants, municipalities, and service providers.
Identify anomalies in consumption and billing, trends, or inefficiencies.
Provide actionable recommendations to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting metrics to track portfolio-wide performance.

3. Utilities query resolutions
Investigate and resolve tenant, municipal, or service provider utility queries.
Liaise with property management, finance, and technical teams to ensure timely resolution.
Maintain records of all queries, resolutions, and follow-up actions.
Escalate complex or unresolved issues to the Head of Utilities for action.

4. Support to the Head of Utilities
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making.
Prepare reports for management meetings and presentations.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of portfolio-wide utility costs.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and sustainability initiatives.

5. Filing/Database Management
Maintain organized utility records, including invoices, meter readings, contracts, and correspondence.
Ensure databases are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible for reporting and audits.
Monitor data quality and take corrective action where discrepancies are identified.